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Werden wir uns wiedersehen?
Ich steige in das Flugzeug in der Hoffnung, dich hier im hohen Norden zu finden, weit weg von meinem Daheim. Lange habe ich auf diesen Momen
Rode Island
Van 6 september t/m 23 september 2016 ben ik meegegaan met reis 30 en 31 van de Rembrandt van Rijn. We mochten genieten van een geweldige re
Reise in den hohen Norden
Auf einem Schiff rund um ein paar steinerne Inseln, flächenmässig etwa so gross wie die Schweiz, irgendwo in der Arktis mit 2700 Einwohnern
They Don’t Speak Gentoo on This Island
So what would you do with your last few hours at the end of the world? How would you spend your remaining time before sailing off into what
Antarctica’s first Marine Protected Area
In October of this year, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, which is comprised of 24 countries includ
Oceanwide announces new vessel Hondius
Due to an increased demand for polar cruises, Oceanwide Expeditions, the leading exploratory Polar cruise company since 1993, has commission
Deception Island deceptively active
In Antarctica, the South Shetland archipelago is home to Deception Island, a volcanic-rounded island that is 15 km in diameter with a shield
Oceanwide discounts voyages to celebrate Ross Sea protection news
Oceanwide Expeditions is celebrating the news that the Ross Sea will become the world’s largest marine protected area by offering discounts
Greenlandic Inuit Beliefs
Traditionally, Greenland Inuit believe that humans as well as animals have both soul and body, where the soul performs the breathing and is
Antarctic Icon: 44 Facts About the Emperor Penguin
Emperor penguins are truly the emperors of Antarctica as not only do they survive through the harsh Antarctic winters but they also are capa
10 Terrific Antarctic Bird Facts
Antarctica is a fantastic cruise destination for birdwatching, with around 45 distinct species you may be able to see.
The Ross Sea Becomes Earth's Largest Protected Marine Area
The Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world’s largest protected marine park. This has been signed in Hobart today by 24 countries and t
12 Tips to Help Keep Birds Safe During an Antarctic Cruise
One of the most wonderful experiences you can have on an Antarctic cruise is investigating the multitudes of penguins in their natural habit
Guidelines for visitors to Antarctica
Activities in the Antarctic are governed by the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and associated agreements, referred to collectively as the Antarcti
Scott’s ponies becoming unstuck
‘’English-men where flabbergasted…they had never dreamt that dogs could run in that way before a sledge, and already they felt contempt for
Exploration of the Polar Regions
From the Vikings via the first whale and seal hunters to Scott and Amundsen, from the maritime explorers Franklin and Nordenskiöld to presen
Svalbard a Disneyland for geologists
Svalbard is located in the north-western corner of the Eurasian plate. For a long period Svalbard was part of a large continent that include
A true polar bear special
When I look out of the window I see only ice. Floes as far as the eye can see. It is Saturday, but not your typical Saturday. This morning I
A Photo-Tour of our Cruise Ship the m/v Plancius
Welcome aboard the Plancius! She was originally named the Hr. Ms. Tydeman and was built as an oceanographic research vessel for the royal Du
Six Seal Species You Might See On Your Greenland Cruise
Seals play a big role in the history of Greenland. They’ve been a source of food, clothing, and other supplies for centuries and without the
Once in a lifetime … or …?
“Goodmoooorning folks, goodmooorning”, the voice from our expedition leader Nathan echoed through our cosy triple porthole cabin on board of
